Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Observatories Previous   Index   Next   Flat   Snaproll Post Laureate Reged: 02/20/04 Posts: 3459 Loc: Wisconsin Poll: If you are thinking of owning an observatory       01/17/08 10:20 AM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply:   The results of this poll is the property of Cloudy Nights and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without permission. It is for entertainment purposes only. This poll is for those that are thinking of purchasing or owning an observatory. If you already have an observatory or access to one and are thinking of buying/building another one, please take the poll as well. I just noticed on a couple of these questions I screwed up with "scope less than 12 inches" and the next category is "12 inches or greater". So we're consistant, read it as "including 12 inches and greater". If your scope/building size is in the 'cutoff area', (ie 12 inch scope) vote in the next larger size category. Once a poll is submitted I can't change the wording. Ok, lets see what we want to do in the future . . . In what timeframe are you thinking of purchasing or building? You may choose only one Have an observatory on order or started Within the next few months Within the next year One to five years down the road Someday when I have the time, money and site Will it be your own design? You may choose only one My design and building materials Vendor design, my materials A mix of vendor supplied materials and my materials Vendor designed kit and plans Kit constructed by vendor/contractor How much are you planning on spending only on the basic observatory? (not including piers, chairs etc) You may choose only one Under $1000 USD Between $1000 and $2000 Between $2000 and $3000 Between $3000 and $5000 Over $5000 What materials are you planning for the lower building? You may choose 2 Brick Metal Wood Fiberglass Plastic What materials are you planning for the dome/roof? You may choose 2 Wood Metal Fiberglass Plastic Fabric If equipped with a rotating dome, what basic desing are you planning You may choose only one Roll off roof Shutter design Single clamshell design Multi-section clamshell design Open air or other What will your observatory rest on? You may choose only one Bare ground/gravel Wood deck Solid slab (cement etc) Metal structure Other Will you have electrical power to the observatory? You may choose only one Regular AC line power AC power by generator DC power by batteries I recharge Batteries recharged by solar panels No observatory power Will teh observatory be at a remote/unattended site? You may choose only one Always attended (e.g. close to the house) Somewhat remote (out in the yard away from the house) More remote (e.g. in an unattended field) Very remote (completely unattended dark site) Observatory is portable and can be easily moved Will your observatory be portable? You may choose only one permanent installation Semi-permanent, can move if I move More portable, can take it to star parties for a weekend Highly portable and storable (fits in a garage or closet) N/a What will be the shape of the observatory footprint? You may choose only one Round Square Rectangular Irregular (bays, storage areas) Other What will be the approximate size of the observatory footprint? You may choose only one Eight feet or less Greater than 8 but less than 10 feet Greater than 10 but less than 15 feet Over 15 feet Other If dome equipped, what will be the diameter of the dome? You may choose only one Eight feet or less Greater than 8 feet but less than 10 feet Greater than 10 feet but less than 15 feet Larger than 15 feet N/A What will be the overall height of the observatory? You may choose only one Under 5 feet Greater than 5 but less than 7 feet Greater than 7 feet but less than 10 feet Over 10 feet in height Other What primary type of telescope will you use in your observatory? You may choose only one Refractor Reflector (Newtonian) Compount (Cat, Mak) Other Haven't decided What primary type of mount will you use in your observatory? You may choose only one GEM (German Equitorial Mount) Fork mount (using a wedge) Altitude azimuth fork mount Altitude azimuth base (dob) Haven't decided What type of pier/tripod are you planning to use? You may choose only one Concrete pier Metal Pier Wood Pier Factory tripod Haven't decided What aperture scope do you plan on using? You may choose only one Less than 8 inches Greater than 8 but less than 10 inches Greater than 10 but less than 12 inches Greater than 12 inches but less than 16 inches 16 Inches or greater What will be the primary use of the observatory? You may choose only one Completely visual Mostly visual, some imaging About half and half Mostly imaging, some visual Entirely imaging Who will win on Sunday? You may choose only one Green Bay New York Undecided Votes accepted from (01/17/08 12:00 AM) to (No end specified) View the results of this poll -------------------- -Jim- Happiness is a clear sky and a Denk II old AP images and some new C14 Hyperstar images Post Extras       Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on Poll: If you are thinking of owning an observatory Snaproll 01/17/08 10:20 AM Re: Poll: If you are thinking of owning an observatory cpsTN   09/01/08 05:27 PM Re: Poll: If you are thinking of owning an observa quantumac   10/23/08 02:20 PM Extra information 2 registered and 3 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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